Senior Utilities Business Analyst

City of Henderson; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Retirement benefits (PERS, RHS, 457/40

4-day, 38-hour workweek

Job summary

The City of Henderson is seeking a Senior Utilities Business Analyst in the Department of Utility Services to lead cross-functional efforts, design and implement programs, and support asset and fiscal management. The role emphasizes gathering requirements, translating them into software configurations or automated workflows, and delivering data-driven insights.

Ideal candidates will have strong SQL (Oracle/SQL Server) skills, Power BI reporting experience, and a proven track record of collecting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field is required.
• Five years of experience in financial, administrative, or business analysis, including utility experience.
• Certificate of training in asset management or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation, design, documentation, and implementation of programs to manage and support City of Henderson utility operations.
• Support asset and fiscal management activities and manage assigned projects.
• Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret data to inform decisions and improve processes.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

SQL queries

Power BI reports

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Master’s degree in related field (desirable)

Tools

Oracle

SQL Server

Power BI

Job description

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Senior Utilities Business Analyst in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under limited supervision, provides support in the evaluation, design, documentation, and implementation of programs and projects to effectively manage, fund, and support the City of Henderson utility operations; conducts efficiency studies; participates in asset and fiscal management activities; and manages and implements assigned projects; and performs related duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have experience leading cross-functional working groups to gather complex business requirements and translate them into software configurations, reports, or automated workflows. They will be skilled in writing SQL queries (in Oracle and/or SQL Server) and Power BI reports. They will also have a proven track record of collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting data.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Range of $84,416.35 - $126,624.53 annually
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period
• Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus
• Contingent upon the City’s financial health and subject to availability of funds as determined by the City (subject to change)
• Work-Life Balance
  • The City of Henderson requires employees to reside in the state of Nevada with the capability of reporting to an on-site location timely, if required
  • Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
  • The expected schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:30am - 5:30pm
  • This position may be eligible for partial remote work
  • Work schedules and remote work opportunities are subject to change.
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Leave and Holidays Policy
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
      • Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available - employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
  • Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Employer Paid Financial Wellness Benefits and Education
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration or a related field
• Five (5) years of experience performing financial, administrative, or business analysis which must include analytical experience working in a utility setting
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Desirable: Master’s degree in a related field
• Desirable: Experience in teambuilding and creating consensus among stakeholders
• Desirable: Certificate of training in asset management
• Desirable: Certified Business Analyst

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION

1) Completed Employment Application

ASSESSMENT DATES

Performance Examination (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, October 21, 2026
(Best-Qualified)

Selection Interview - Dates to be Determined
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.